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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "A Speech to the Graduates" through "Highfalutin".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is the purpose of the charity that Sedaris mentions working with?
(a) Protecting endangered species.
(b) Advocating for voting rights.
(c) Soliciting bone marrow donors.
(d) Providing eye care to developing countries.

2. In "Hurricane Season," what motivates Hugh to lock Gretchen and Sedaris out of the house?
(a) They imitate the pinching motions of crabs, implying that Hugh is being unreasonable.
(b) They tell him that they think the fish is overcooked.
(c) They agree with a renter about the dilapidated condition of some chairs.
(d) They tease Hugh about the name of the rental house.

3. In "Highfalutin," what does Amy describe cutting up while under the influence of psychedelics?
(a) Carpet.
(b) Scripts.
(c) Bills.
(d) Clothing.

4. In "Hurricane Season," what comment does Sedaris make about the names of hurricanes?
(a) They are too old-fashioned.
(b) They should include traditionally male names.
(c) They should include names with diverse ethnic origins.
(d) They are too innocent-sounding.

5. In "Bruised," what aspect of his identity makes Sedaris afraid that people will not believe him if Olivier tells lies about his behavior?
(a) His profession.
(b) His nationality.
(c) His sexual orientation.
(d) His gender.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Highfalutin," what does Sedaris say is the "saddest development in New York" in the last few decades (82)?

2. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say he was primarily interested in when he was Austen's and Harrison's age?

3. What does the Bushmaster ad that Sedaris sees explicitly associate guns with?

4. In "Bruised," what does Sedaris criticize as lacking charm?

5. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say might prevent today's young people from enjoying a period of independence and exploration?

(see the answer key)

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